An enthusiastic cadre of mentors has been mobilized during a community health center's transition to evidence-based postpartum care in the community. What is the primary role that mentors play within the evidence-based practice (EBP) paradigm?
A) Mentors provide a link between the theory of EBP and its actual implementation.
B) Mentors ensure collaboration among leaders, educators, and care providers.
C) Mentors guide the process of critical appraisal that is foundational to EBP.
D) Mentors ensure accountability during periods of transition from traditional practice to EBP.
Question 2
A clinical instructor who teaches a group of students has begun using educational prescriptions (EPs) to facilitate students' learning in the hospital setting. What is the goal of using EPs?
A) Answering clinical questions relevant to the patient's care and engaging in reflection
B) Identifying the benefits of evidence-based practice and the risks of alternative approaches
C) Assessing the learning needs of patients and families and performing patient education
D) Facilitating a change in practice when research exists to justify such a change
The health history can be gathered from many sources
The T → R transition
The Increasing Cost of Health Care, 1960–2010
Mental health
Model of a purple bacterial reaction center complex
Administrative and Clinical Procedures for the Canadian Health Professional, 4/E